Catherine edged out Janet R. for 1st place and Janet A. followed soon after with a quite respectable showing (and arguably) had the most creative (i.e., whacko) response. So I was prepared to split the koucherie three ways but alas I reached the cafeteria too late and was faced with the remnants of a sorry looking chicken curry and a somewhat dubious humus-like side dish. So maybe I'll rethink the whole awards thing... Isn't being right just good enough?
Ah, yes, the answer: "Officials were geared up for the critical last day of stoning today at the Jamarat. Pilgrims performed the stoning of Satan ritual chanting "Labbaik" for the second day on Monday. Since morning, pilgrims started descending on the four-storied Jamarat complex from all sides and moved toward the three pillars symbolizing Satan..." Apparently, organizers of the Haj had ordered additional walkways and platforms constructed to alleviate dangerous over-crowding experienced in the past.
This was so much fun for me (hey, it's been a slow week!) that I'm preparing Round II of the Stumpathon... so stay tuned!
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